我带友人来拜见夫人 夫人可有闲暇
“I've brought a friend to meet Madam. Is she available now?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
衣服
“Your clothes!”
我带友人来 拜见 夫人 夫人 可有闲暇
“I've brought a friend to meet Madam. Is she available now?”
“Madam is copying scriptures. Please wait a moment.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Entering the inner quarters of an elite household required protocol and requesting permission through attendants rather than barging in, showing respect for status and decorum.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to pay formal respects to; to visit an elder or superior
A highly respectful verb used when visiting someone of higher rank or an honored elder.
do you happen to have any free time?
A classical and elegant way to ask whether someone is currently available.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“to you, my wife. Otherwise, I would have suffered a loss again.”
“I simply came to visit directly. Please don't take offense, Old Madam Gu.”
“Master Liu was really happy to see Madam Liu.”
“But seeing how deeply my wife cares for you,”
“You must dine with me tonight.”
“I see you're tired. Let's call it a day.”